William "Preston" Chilton, 37, passed away to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at his earthly home. A native of Lawrenceburg, Preston was born on October 14, 1980 to his parents Jim and Jane (Hatchett) Chilton of Lawrenceburg.

Preston was a 1999 graduate of Anderson County High School and formerly worked as a residential property accessor. He was an active member of the Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church and a former member of the Alton Baptist Church. Preston enjoyed coaching Pee Wee Baseball in Anderson County and playing cards. He was an avid fan of the Kentucky Wildcats and Cincinnati Reds.

Along with his parents, Jim and Jane Chilton, Preston is survived by his three brothers, Douglas Carl Chilton (Christy), Troy Scott Chilton (Heather), and Jamie Christian Chilton, all of Lawrenceburg; nieces Alex Chilton and Elisabeth Chilton; nephew Jackson Riley Chilton; a great niece Evie Tate Wyatt; his heart and soul and most cherished pet "Miley" (Yorkie).

Preston was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, William & Lola Hatchett, and his paternal grandparents, Carl and Margaret Chilton.

A Celebration of Preston's Life will be held on his birthday Sunday, October 14 ^th at 6:00 PM at the Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church, 495 Duckers Rd., Midway, KY 40347.

Visitation will be held prior to the service on Sunday from 2 – 6 PM at Forks of Elkhorn Baptist Church.

Committal service will be held on Monday, October 15 ^th beginning at 11:00 AM at the Lawrenceburg Cemetery pavilion.

Serving as pallbearers will be Douglas Chilton, Troy Chilton, Jamie Chilton, Andy Hatchett, John Osborne, and Casey Sutherland. Honorary bearers will Wendy Quire, Vicky Cole, Judy Massie , Larry Demeritte, and all of Preston's family, church family, and friends.

Memorials are suggested in memory of Preston to the L.I.F.E House for Animals, 14 Fido Court, Frankfort, KY 40601 or one's favorite church.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.ritchieandpeach.com .